Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on the weekend and Monday.
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Not only is Habs sniper Cole Caufield one of the best goalscorers in the league, he’s also among the clutchiest clutchers who have ever provided a clutch effort in the NHL.
Cole Caufield has been one of the NHL's elite snipers this season#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/EXd6PcZhWi
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 10, 2026
Jake Evans, Phillip Danault, and Oliver Kapanen provided the goals, while Jakub Dobes secured the win by stopping 17 of the 18 shots sent his way versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. All things considered, it was a solid win by the Habs, even if the commentary throughout the game was a little confusing. [Habs Highlights: Canadiens Drop Leafs, Pick Up Points]
Elliotte Friedman believes there was a little truth behind the rumour that the Habs and Leafs discussed a potential trade involving Matthew Knies. At the very least, he implied there was some semblance of veritas in the mix.
"I heard those same theories. It was denied to me, but obviously, there's some smoke there."@FriedgeHNIC joins @Mattymar89 and @FutaMichael to break down the rumours involving Matthew Knies and the Montreal Canadiens.
— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) March 10, 2026
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Shockingly, or not, Lane Hutson was the first guy on the ice at practice on Tuesday.
Lane Hutson is on the ice 40 minutes before practice starts of course pic.twitter.com/POFakGT9xm
— Maietta Sports Media (@MaiettaSports) March 9, 2026
With 20 goals in the bank, Kapanen secured a $250,000 bonus on Tuesday night. An encouraging day at the office for the 22-year-old Finn, to say the least.
Ok, so it actually is $250,000, like I originally had tweeted. Either way, some good scratch made tonight.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) March 10, 2026
Sportsnaut Network
What in the world is happening with the New Jersey Devils and defenceman Dougie Hamilton? On Friday before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, New Jersey Hockey Now requested to speak with Hamilton. The Devils defenceman politely declined. In fact, Hamilton has not been made available to speak to the media since the public comments by his agent, J.P. Barry of CAA Sports Agency, earlier this season. [New Jersey Devils]
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘frustration’ as the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of the inability to change or achieve something. Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy prefers not to use that particular word, but it certainly describes the team’s 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. [Vancouver Canucks]
The Florida Panthers are going to use these final 19 games to make sure players working through some things do not get worse. That includes Sam Reinhart. Coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday that Reinhart will not play tonight against the Detroit Red Wings, so the team can stay on top of whatever may be ailing him. [Florida Panthers]
